Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)vsHCA Holdings Inc (HCA)
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$181.10
+0.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $48.82B
HCA
HCA Holdings Inc
$484.02
-0.35%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $108.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HCA Holdings Inc generates 998% more annual revenue ($75.60B vs $6.88B). COIN leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 9.0%. COIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. HCA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
COIN
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
HCA
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.4%
Fair Value
$208.26
Current Price
$181.10
$27.16 discount
Margin of Safety
+59.9%
Fair Value
$1326.31
Current Price
$484.02
$842.29 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 136 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 44.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.3% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 11.3%. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HCA
The strongest argument for HCA centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 40.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : HCA
The primary concerns for HCA are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COIN profiles as a declining stock while HCA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.71 — expect wider price swings.
HCA is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
COIN generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HCA scores higher overall (69/100 vs 60/100). COIN offers better value entry with a 26.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coinbase Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
HCA Healthcare is an American for-profit operator of health care facilities that was founded in 1968. It is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and, as of May 2020, owns and operates 186 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, urgent care centers and physician clinics in 21 states and the United Kingdom.
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